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AD51 AKV

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,869 mi
Last recorded110,869 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 AKV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,869 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN ALL 4 REAR SUBFRAME MOUTINGS

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 11 Oct 2012 110,869 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN ALL 4 REAR SUBFRAME MOUTINGS

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 10 Oct 2011 108,306 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 10 Oct 2011 108,306 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 2 Jun 2010 103,347 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 2 Jun 2010 103,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,166 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,976 miles

slight exhaust blow on join pipe front pipe to centre section

Fail 25 Mar 2008 82,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust blow on join pipe front pipe to centre section

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,605 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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AD51 AKV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 AKV registered?

AD51 AKV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AD51 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 AKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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